Wayward Package Phishing Scam

Created by Laurie Fox
Last updated: Jan 26, 2022
1 min read

Originally published in Today at Geneseo

One scam that often shows up around the holidays is the Wayward Package Phish. (https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/11/tis-the-season-for-the-wayward-package-phish/) This scam sends you a message imitating a delivery service, such as FedEx, informing you that your package couldn’t be delivered with a link to reschedule delivery. The link leads to a fake returns page. Following the directed steps requires information such as your payment information, SSN, license number, and more. Once finished, you’re redirected to the real FedEx.com page. Now is a great time to remind loved ones to watch out for these scams.

  1. Avoid clicking on links or attachments in unexpected messages.
  2. Look for emails that appear urgent and warn about negative consequences if not acted on quickly.
  3. If unsure, visit the site/service manually.

If sent to your Geneseo email address, report it to the Help Desk (https://www.geneseo.edu/info_security/phishing).